Abcam, ab208385, Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Desmoplakin antibody [EPR4383(2)]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal DESP antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR4383(2),
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 488,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra)See reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Desmoplakin is a protein that plays an integral role in linking intermediate filaments to desmosomal plaques. This protein is also known by its alternate name "DSP" and has a molecular mass of approximately 332 kDa. Desmoplakin is expressed in tissues where mechanical strength is necessary such as the heart and skin. Its expression ensures structural integrity and resilience in areas that experience substantial mechanical stress.
Biological function summary
Desmoplakin acts to maintain cell-cell adhesion through its involvement with desmosomes and is an essential component of the desmosomal complex. This complex is important for the architectural stability of epithelial and cardiac tissues. Desmoplakin interacts directly with other desmosomal proteins like plakoglobin and plakophilin forming a bridge between the cell membrane and the cytoskeleton.
Pathways
Desmoplakin is an important player in the maintenance and function of the cytoskeletal network particularly within the intermediate filament organization. In addition desmoplakin participates in cellular adhesion signaling pathways. Its interaction with proteins such as plakoglobin mediates the organization of desmosomes influencing cellular signaling and communication processes critical for tissue morphogenesis and repair.
Mutations or malfunctions of desmoplakin are linked to conditions like arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and skin disorders such as striate palmoplantar keratoderma. In these diseases desmoplakin's ability to maintain structural integrity is compromised leading to the disruption of tissue architecture. In ARVC for example the faulty interaction between desmoplakin and plakoglobin may cause abnormal heart muscle function contributing to the pathology of the disease.